The Commission on Filipinos Overseas extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family of the first Filipino-Canadian appointed to the Senate of Canada, Senator Tobias C. Enverga, Jr.

An exemplar of Filipino excellence, Senator Enverga’s appointment to a high-level position in the Canadian government in 2012 was hailed by the Philippine government and the Filipino communities across Canada.

Known affectionately as “Jun”, Senator Enverga’s sudden death on November 16, 2017 during a parliamentary visit to Colombia shocked his family, friends, Filipino communities across Canada, and his colleagues from the Senate of Canada.

Beyond his Presidential Citation in 2008, Senator Enverga was a demonstration of a true patriot through his continued charitable assistance for his fellow Filipinos.

DC community gathers at the National World War II Memorial on 26 October 2017 in a wreath laying ceremony to honor the Filipino Veterans of World War II, following the Congressional Gold Medal conferred to them at the US Capitol on 25 October 2017.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 75 years after the fall of Bataan and Corregidor, the United States Congress finally bestowed the Congressional Gold Medal to the Filipino Veterans of World War II, in a ceremony held at the US Capitol on 25 October 2017.

“We are here to immortalize the legacy of these great liberators, who have paved the way for generations to follow. Let this ceremony serve to ensure that those who fought for freedom are never forgotten and are always remembered,” United States Speaker of the House Paul Ryan said in his opening remarks.

The Philippine Australia Sports and Culture (PASC) Inc., a Sydney based community group will showcase the 29th Fiesta Kultura on labour day long weekend, 2 October 2017 (Monday) at Fairfield Showground, 443 Smithfield RoadPrairiewood NSW 2176. The Festival provides opportunities for people to make new friends or get together with old ones.